Deck Removal - Snapper HZT21481BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before
performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke
near fuel components when performing service or
maintenance. DO NOT perform service and mainte-
nance near an open flame. Wipe off any spilled fuel
before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors.
4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
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4.5.2. FUEL FILTER
Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to
"OFF" position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST
be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to pre-
vent fuel spillage or perform filter change when fuel
tank and fuel line are empty.
1. Remove fuel line clamps from fuel filter,
2. Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3. Install new fuel filter. IMPORTANT: Some fuel filters
are fuel flow directional. Check for arrow that shows
fuel flow direction. Reinstall fuel line clamps. See
Figure 4.8.
LEFT SIDE OF
MACHINE
CLAMP FUEL LINE
TO PREVENT
SPILLAGE
REMOVE LINE
CLAMPS
CLAMP FUEL LINE
TO PREVENT
SPILLAGE
4.6 DECK REMOVAL
Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the
mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine "OFF"
and remove key from switch, Remove spark plug
wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s), Move
motion control levers to the neutral lock position.
Engage parking brake.
1. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the
highest cutting position, See Figure 4.9.
2. Place a wooden block under the front and rear
edge of the mower deck.
3. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to a
lower cutting position until deck rests on wooden
blocks. Position the deck to where there is no tension
on the deck hanger chains. See Figure 4.9.
HIGHEST
CUTTING
POSITION
CUTTING
POSITION
POSITION DECK LIFT LEVER IN HIGHEST CUTTING
POSITION. PLACE WOODEN BLOCKS UNDER FRONT
AND REAR OF DECK. LOWER DECK ONTO BLOCKS
FIGURE 4.9
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FIGURE 4.8
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